# Patchim Training vs Korean Reading

Patchim Training and Korean Reading both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Patchim Training's written reviews are positive against 66% of Korean Reading's. Patchim Training also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). Korean Reading's advantage is ratings volume (502 vs 136). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patchim Training sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Korean Reading sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Patchim Training against 4.6 for Korean Reading. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 502 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Patchim Training's written reviews are positive against 66% of Korean Reading's.

Patchim Training ships an update every 4 weeks, Korean Reading every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patchim Training | Korean Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchim-traininglearn-korean/id809844915/reviews)** | [4.6 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-reading-ttmik-stories/id1659613381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 136 | **502** |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 367 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIKARI NAKASHIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/646350940) | [G9](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573217833) |

## What reviewers say

### Patchim Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchim-traininglearn-korean/id809844915)

Learn Korean in just 3 minutes a day with this app. It offers diverse question styles, including words, sentences, and illustrations, to help you master the language. Collect food cards and complete recipes as you progress.

**Highlights:** 3-minute daily lessons, Varied question formats, Word and sentence learning, Illustration-based questions, Collectable food cards, Recipe completion feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To hide ad | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Comprehensive content
- 👍 Good value for free app
- 👍 Variety of learning methods

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues (no sound, cuts out)
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Typing response issues
- 🐛 Confusing UI for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Sound cuts out or disappears
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Ads block screen and prevent usage
- Typing training response is poor
- Incorrect pronunciation or readings

**Requested features**

- More poolcore/dreamcore games
- Option to disable miss sound in typing
- Pen support for Apple Pencil
- Tips for special characters/vowels
- Adjust frequency of recipe card rewards


### Korean Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-reading-ttmik-stories/id1659613381)

Learn Korean naturally by reading over 1,000 original stories tailored to your level. Immerse yourself in the language with integrated reading, listening, and writing exercises. Track your progress and earn certificates as you build fluency.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ graded Korean stories, Tap to translate words instantly, Sentence-by-sentence translations, Professional audio narration, Writing practice exercises, Vocabulary review with quizzes, Progress tracking and certificates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| monthly subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| yearly subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent progression and narration
- 🚀 Engaging and interesting content
- 👍 Helpful for improving reading, listening, and vocabulary
- 👍 Convenient for practicing on the go
- 👍 Effective for learning Korean

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 👎 Limited vocabulary lookup and translation options
- 👎 Inconsistent or confusing quiz/review functionality
- 👎 Not suitable for absolute beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working consistently
- Quizzes have incorrect grading
- Vocabulary review feature has bugs
- Navigation and UI issues

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve vocabulary review system with spaced repetition
- Allow highlighting and translation of any word, not just bolded words
- Provide English translations or summaries of stories
- Offer discounted subscription for existing TTMIK members


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patchim Training free?

Patchim Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Korean Reading free?

Korean Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Patchim Training or Korean Reading?

Patchim Training is rated higher. Patchim Training averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Korean Reading averages 4.6 from 502 ratings.

### Do Patchim Training or Korean Reading have ads?

Both Patchim Training and Korean Reading show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patchim Training or Korean Reading?

Patchim Training ships an update every 4 weeks, and Korean Reading every 3 weeks. Most recently, Patchim Training was updated on October 29, 2026 and Korean Reading on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*